ZZ Top’s Frank Beard Explains His Absence as He Returns to TourZZ Top’s Frank Beard Explains His Absence as He Returns to TourTheir co-founding drummer was off the road for two months. Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
1980’s 14 Most Important Rock Tours1980’s 14 Most Important Rock ToursRock's biggest acts entered the new decade with new lineups, new sounds and new facial hair. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Billy Gibbons Plots New ZZ Top and Solo Music for 2025Billy Gibbons Plots New ZZ Top and Solo Music for 2025The guitarist also explains how a new single got his solo band back on the road. Gary GraffGary Graff
Which Classic Rock Acts Played the Most Concerts in 2024?Which Classic Rock Acts Played the Most Concerts in 2024?Some of rock's biggest names racked up a lot of frequent flier miles in 2024. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Metallica Played in ZZ Top StyleMetallica Played in ZZ Top StyleMusician Denis Pauna reimagines the metal legends' entire debut with 'Top 'Em All.'Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
New Billy Gibbons InterviewNew Billy Gibbons InterviewHe says Keith Richards gave him new perspective.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
40 Years Ago: ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ Remakes ZZ Top as Kings of Cool40 Years Ago: ‘Sharp Dressed Man’ Remakes ZZ Top as Kings of CoolTheir philosophy was simple: "If you feel sharp, you be sharp."Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Lynyrd Skynyrd Talks ZZ TopLynyrd Skynyrd Talks ZZ Top"We love those guys," Johnny Van Zant tells UCR. "We're fans of each other."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
ZZ Top Kicks Off TourZZ Top Kicks Off TourBilly Gibbons tells UCR that the opening night was "a rekindling of kindred spirits."Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
New ZZ Top Album Features Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis TogetherNew ZZ Top Album Features Dusty Hill and Elwood Francis TogetherBilly Gibbons says three or four songs have late bassist and replacement trading licks.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty